Update - Lovedrops Jewellery and UNISA Studies
As some of you may know, I started a new job at the beginning of July and have been on probation since then for three months, coming to an end soon. It has been quite an interesting journey so far, as the environment is very different from the northern suburbs, being more multicultural but very English with a bit of Cape Flats dominating, making it a bit more tolerable than behind the 'boerewors gordyn'. Anyway, so it looks promising that I will be made permanent and I will know for sure at month end.
As for Lovedrops Jewellery, unfortunately I had to close my online store and cancel my subscription, because I am not allowed to have side businesses while working there unless I get permission, but it is risky asking this when I am still new. I guess selling them at a flea market stall is harmless from time to time.
This month September, I applied for UNISA studies. I was unable to apply for accounting, when finally deciding to make this my first option, but I was unable to apply due to the past where I did not register for the course repeatedly, due to not having finances in the end to study. I do not believe in personal loans as these are risky and can make one bankrupt. I also do not qualify for the NSFAS bursary offered by government, as our household income is above the threshold. I also can't stop working to study full-time (NSFAS is only for full-time studies) because I have chronic medical conditions and need medical aid in case of emergencies. Government hospitals are not in humane condition and the risk of dying there in an emergency is higher in my opinion. I don't want to put my parents under the stress of me not having medical aid.
I have been accepted at UNISA for my other three options, namely BCom Industrial and Organisational Psychology, B Business Administration and BCom Marketing Manegement. There are certain jobs in these industries in which I have an interest, but due to various reasons I decided not to pursue these studies. It is factors beyond my control and I found that I actually don't have the physical stamina to study part-time and work a stressful job for the next 6-8 years. I also find the accounting industry to be toxic towards people of colour, so I am looking at studying the ICB Financial Accounting courses to qualify with an NQF 6 in financial accounting in 3 years time. Contradictory I know, but I have plans for empowerment. I will not reveal yet what my actual goal with this is, I will tell you once I get there, but the sooner I empower myself with formal qualifications, the better.
I have had so many dreams and goals over the years for myself, from studies to my jewellery, but due to finances and lack of being exposed to opportunities, I could not fulfil these dreams. I just hope that my heart does not become hard in my pursuit of success and financial freedom, that I forget to be human and still see the world through the lens of truth, righteousness and love. The world is in a bad shape due to all the right wing and gangster forces around us in the media, business and government. The good people who are truly humanitarian, progressive and loving should make their voices heard and actions felt. For myself, my wish is to start an NGO on the side that will support vulnerable families with food and educational supplies for children, basically a charity. I do not want to become an accountant who is cold, selfish and conservative. I still want to hold on to the human within myself and serve my community. This is possible.
On a lighter note, I got my first pair of reading glasses yesterday. I went for an eye test for prescription contact lenses two months ago, and the optometrist mentioned that at my age I might start needing reading glasses, and I actually have been struggling to see close by for a couple of months, so yes she just confirmed that I needed reading glasses. After really struggling to see text on pages and computer screen at work, I got them yesterday. See pic below, I love my new specs!
